Weathering a crisis: Volunteers help town gear up for emergencies
“If we have a significant storm that impacts the area, we know what setting up the shelter is like now.”
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Acton Police log highlights: February 4-10, 2026
A Acton Bridge-curated list of police call log incidents and arraignment updates on recent arrests.
New court date set as defense moves to toss ‘scarecrow’ case
Legal motions are piling up in the case against a Acton man accused of harassing schools Superintendent Laurie Hunter.
Disaster training at Harvey Wheeler
Friday morning, the Acton Police and Fire Departments will practice how to open and operate the center during disasters.
Acton Police log highlights: January 28-February 3, 2026
A Acton Bridge-curated list of police call log incidents and arraignment updates on recent arrests.
Acton Police log highlights: January 21-27, 2026
A Acton Bridge-curated list of police call log incidents and arraignment updates on recent arrests.
Firefighters climb the ladder with promotions
Sean Murphy, Michael DeRoche, and William Nelson were sworn in to new roles on January 29.
Acton Police log highlights: January 14-20, 2026
A Acton Bridge-curated list of police call log incidents and arraignment updates on recent arrests.
Man faces federal charges months after Acton bank fraud arrest
A grand jury indicted William Shaw, 67, on four counts each of bank fraud and aggravated identity theft.
Prosecutors seek defendant’s phone PIN in ‘scarecrow’ case
John Grace and his lawyer are questioning why the state seized the phone in the first place and won a temporary reprieve.
Updated: MBTA Commuter Rail riders evacuate in West Acton after mishap
Riders emerged from the train into single-digit temperatures and made their way past a SUV with its front bumper hanging off.
Acton Police log highlights: January 7-13, 2026
A Acton Bridge-curated list of police call log incidents and arraignment updates on recent arrests.